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Turn on the TV, drop by a newsstand, or just browse the checkout
your local supermarket and you'll see firsthand that Texas Hold 'Em
is the poker game everyone's playing. It's a game that's
deceptively simple, yet within its easy framework you’ll find
truth and trickery, boredom and fear, skill and misfortune—in
other words, all the things that make life fun and worth living!

Texas Hold'em For Dummies introduces you to the
fundamental concepts and strategies of this wildly popular game. It
covers the rules for playing and betting, odds, etiquette, Hold'em
lingo, and offers sound advice to avoid mistakes. This handy
reference guide gives new and even seasoned players winning
strategies and tactics not just for playing the game, but for
winning. You'll learn:

Rules and strategies for limit, no-limit, tournament, and
online play

How to "play" the other players

The importance of your bankroll—recommended sizes and
more

Hands you should and should not play

How to camouflage your play and dodge traps

When, who, and how to bluff

How to maximize your win with check-raising and trapping

The different approaches for playing in private games,
casinos, card rooms, tournaments, and on the Internet

How to use mathematics to your advantage

Texas Hold 'Em is a game of both skill and chance. But
it's a game that can be beaten, and whether you want to make
money, sharpen your game, or just have a good time, Texas Hold
'Em for Dummies will give you the winning edge.